Jimmy Red Heirloom Corn: A Gourmet Gift from the Past

Jake explores one of the more amazing heirloom corn varieties still in existence: 'Jimmy Red', including its history, preservation, rediscovery, and wild popularity among distillers and southern chefs. Then, he presents his own experience growing this fine heirloom corn and recommendations on successfully growing and fertilizing 'Jimmy Red' in your backyard garden or farm.

00:00 Introduction: Jimmy Red Heirloom Corn
00:34 Rescue and Rehabilitation
00:48 Wildly Popular with Distillers and Chefs
01:15 Slow Food Ark of Taste Assessment
01:54 Our Experience Growing Jimmy Red
02:23 Some of Our Other Favorites
02:41 Planting and Growing Recommendations
03:13 Fertilizer Requirements and Recommendations
04:07 Conclusion
04:25 Bible Verse: Psalm 65:9-10

NPR Article: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/...
Southern Kitchen Article: https://www.southernkitchen.com/story...
Highwire Distilling Article: https://highwiredistilling.squarespac...
Slow Food Description: https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en...
Hoss Tools and Seeds: https://hosstools.com/product/jimmy-r...
South Exposure Seed Exchange (a great source for heirloom corn varieties): https://www.southernexposure.com/cate...
Country Farm & Home Source: https://chathamfarmsupply.com/seasona...
Railey Farm and Field (our favorite source): https://raileyfarmandfield.com/shop/j...
MAP and DAP as a Starter Corn Fertilizer: https://www.cropnutrition.com/resourc...
Corn Fertilizer Recommendations: https://extensionpublications.unl.edu...
Nitrogen Requirements for Corn: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/articles/...
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